Redline began work back in 2009, to create the most ultimate, extremely lightweight Pro-sized bike the sport has ever seen. One that could withstand the extreme elements of a UCi SX track.

We wanted to design a carbon fiber frame that could give an advantage to the Redline Global riders as they head toward London 2012.

In the tight-knit BMX industry, where it's hard to keep a secret, Redline began the operation under total secrecy for the first year - until our Factory riders got their first glimpse at drawings during last years' UCi Supercross in Chula Vista.

In February of this year, 14 of the fastest BMX racers from around the Globe, representing 4 countries (USA, Australia, Canada and The Netherlands), gathered in Phoenix, Arizona to test the first two prototype carbon bikes. By the end of the day, they were ecstatic about the prospects of a lighter yet stiffer frame. With such a noticeable weight difference, they felt they had better control of the bike; especially when getting kicked around by high winds over a set of 35 foot doubles.

"We could whip it in the air
any way you want..."

was the most common response from Redline's potential Olympians. Coming in to this test, some of them were curious about how a stiffer frame would handle in turns. But as they felt how it powered out of the slick dirt berms just as well as their R6 Alloy frames do, any doubts had disappeared. And with a stiff reared, snappin' out of the gate gave them direct torque to the rear hub.

In the end, Redline's Global team left that day feeling confident that our new FLIGHT carbon would meet their challenges and help improve their chances for Olympic glory next year.